Investigative journalist plans to spotlight lost Tuskegee Airmen at San Antonio book event

Attendees are encouraged to register in advance but walk-ins are welcome. SAN ANTONIO — Award-winning NPR investigative journalist and author Cheryl W. Thompson is making a stop in the Alamo City as part of the San Antonio Book Festival’s Get Lit Author Series. Thompson will discuss her latest book, “Forgotten Souls: The Search for the … Read more

AT&T to host San Antonio hiring event for bilingual hybrid-remote call center positions. Here’s what you need to know.

AT&T is boosting its San Antonio workforce with an in-person hiring event Feb. 5 that includes a $1,500 sign-on bonus. SAN ANTONIO — AT&T is hosting an in-person hiring event Thursday, Feb. 5, as the company looks to fill more than 400 bilingual call center sales positions. The hiring event is scheduled from 10 a.m. … Read more

Colin Allred blasts James Talarico over TikTok allegation that he called him a “mediocre Black man”

AUSTIN, Texas — In a scathing video Monday, former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred ripped state Rep. James Talarico for allegedly calling him a “mediocre Black man” and urged voters to support U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Talarico’s opponent in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Allred’s comments came after a political content creator with the TikTok … Read more

Local leaders and residents oppose alleged ICE detention facility on San Antonio’s east side

McKee-Rodriguez says the site sits near schools and parks, raising concerns about placing a federal detention facility in a residential area. SAN ANTONIO — Opposition is growing on San Antonio’s east side over a possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, with local and state leaders urging residents to speak out as they say a … Read more

5-year-old Liam Ramos and father released from Dilley ICE facility, sparking questions about future of other detained migrants

Carlos Castaneda said the order reaffirms the job of judicial oversight in immigration enforcement and sheds light on constitutional questions on executive power. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio immigration attorney is now weighing in on the decision by a U.S. District Court judge ordering the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father from … Read more

14-year-old accused in Harlan HS gun case remains in custody amid investigation

The teen facing gun charges at Harlan High School remains detained, despite claims the firearm was given to him by another student. SAN ANTONIO — Waiting to appear before a judge Monday morning, the 14-year-old accused of having a gun at Harlan High School last Thursday did what most accused teens do. The slight-framed teen … Read more

San Antonio libraries to host Black History Month programs, exhibits and films

There are more than 30 events being held throughout the month. SAN ANTONIO — Throughout the month of February, the San Antonio Public Library will be hosting an array of special programming events that celebrate the cultural impact, activism, and achievements of Black people.  SAPL will be hosting more than 30 events as part of … Read more